Category : Red Zone Rumors

While the Chiefs won’t know for at least who they’re playing in the divisional round until Sunday afternoon, they were on the practice field on Friday to prepare for the postseason. Head coach Andy Reid told reporters in his news conference after the session that several players have returned to

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has cleared concussion protocol and will start Sunday, coach Nick Sirianni announced Friday. Hurts returned to practice Wednesday with limited work, and he had full participation on Thursday. He was diagnosed with a concussion in the first quarter of the Dec. 22 game against the Commanders,

Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson’s development was a major topic of conversation at General Manager Chris Ballard’s end of the season press conference on Friday. Richardson’s second season saw him continue to struggle with accuracy — he completed 47.7 percent of his passes — while also flashing great arm strength and

It looks like Mike McCarthy’s time with the Cowboys may not be over. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, McCarthy and the organization are expected to open talks on a new contract on Friday to keep the head coach in Dallas. McCarthy and the Cowboys have been engaged in

Denver’s Bo Nix and Washington’s Jayden Daniels will try to do something on Sunday that hasn’t been done in the NFL in 12 years: Win a playoff game on the road as a rookie quarterback. If Nix wins at Buffalo or Daniels wins at Tampa Bay, they’ll be the first

The Browns are interviewing an assistant from the NFC South for their offensive coordinator vacancy on Friday. According to multiple reports, Cleveland is interviewing Atlanta tight ends coach Kevin Koger for the position. Koger, 35, is a Toledo, Ohio native and just finished his first year with the Falcons. He

The Titans’ General Manager search will take center stage over the next three days. After firing Ran Carthon earlier this week, the Titans have identified a number of candidates for the job and they will be meeting with nine of them through the end of the weekend. Albert Breer of

The Jets, Browns and Jaguars will give up home games to play in London in 2025, the NFL announced today. Jacksonville will play in the UK for the 14th time this year, returning to Wembley Stadium as usual. The Jets and Browns will play at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where the

The man with the most interesting outfits in the NHL has returned to play, and just like that, so have the Style Rankings. Of course, we’re talking about Patrik Laine. The sniper made his Montreal Canadiens debut in early December, now he’s got eight goals – all on the power

Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson has been charged with a misdemeanor count of driving under the influence stemming from an arrest in November. Robinson isn’t due in court until late next month, according to TMZ.com, so the case is unlikely to affect him during the postseason. The Rams played Robinson

Sam Darnold popped up on the Vikings’ first practice report of the week. The team lists him as a full participant Thursday with a quad injury. It’s the first time Darnold has been on the injury report since Week 11 when he had a right hand injury. He started all

Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn will interview with every team that has a head-coaching vacancy. Except one. Per multiple reports, Glenn declined an invitation to interview with the Patriots. The Patriots requested permission to interview Glenn two days after they requested permission to interview Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson —

When the Titans fired G.M. Ran Carthon and handed final say over football matters to president of football operations Chad Brinker, a potential issue arose. If Brinker holds the power over the team’s football decisions, can the Titans interview executives from other teams? It turns out that they can. According

Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has a busy itinerary Friday. He will interview with the Jaguars, Raiders and Jets for their head coach positions, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports. All three interviews are virtual, with the Chiefs preparing for a playoff game next weekend. Spagnuolo said last week he

The Raiders will interview former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll for their vacant coaching position next week, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Carroll, 73, had his first interview in this hiring cycle on Thursday when he talked to the Bears. The Raiders are replacing Antonio Pierce, who they fired on Tuesday

The Jets completed an interview with Aaron Glenn for their head coach position, the team announced Thursday night. Glenn, who is in fourth season as the Lions’ defensive coordinator, began his NFL playing career with the Jets. The team drafted him with the 12th overall pick out of Texas A&M,

Before the Vikings-Rams game was moved from SoFi Stadium in L.A. due to the ongoing wildfires, Minnesota was favored by 1.5 points at DraftKings. After the relocation of the game to Arizona, the line quickly moved by one point. The Vikings are now favored by 2.5 points. As of this

As soon as next year, the official AP/NFL awards will include a separate category for most improved player. We decided to start it now. And for 2024, the clear choice is Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold. Signed to a modest (as veteran quarterbacks go) one-year, $10 million contract after Kirk Cousins

On Wednesday, NFL Media reported that multiple teams, including the Raiders, have contacted North Carolina coach Bill Belichick to inquire as to whether he would reconsider his move to college football. Belichick has said nothing about the report. On Thursday, UNC General Manager (and Belichick consigliere) Mike Lombardi called the

As wildfires continue to rage in Los Angeles, the NFL has made the only decision it could. Monday’s Wild Card playoff game between the Vikings and Rams has been moved to Arizona. The NFL announced the relocation of the game on Thursday night. “The decision was made in consultation with

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (concussion/left finger) is on his way to returning to the lineup for Sunday’s game against the Packers. Hurts returned to practice Wednesday with limited work, and he had full participation on Thursday. He was diagnosed with a concussion in the first quarter of the Dec. 22

Jim Harbaugh wore a Los Angeles Fire Department hat during his news conference Thursday, a tip of the cap to the men and women fighting the fires in and around Los Angeles. “Heart goes out, prayers, abundant prayers for all those that have been affected by this tragedy,” Harbaugh said,

The Patriots have interviewed Mike Vrabel to be their next head coach. Vrabel went to Boston to meet with the Patriots today, the team announced. From the moment the Patriots fired Jerod Mayo on the final day of the regular season, Vrabel has been connected to the Patriots’ head-coaching vacancy.

The Chargers have handed in their final injury report ahead of Saturday’s playoff game in Houston. Running back J.K. Dobbins and wide receiver Quentin Johnston have both received questionable designations. Dobbins (knee) returned to action in Week 18 after an injured reserve stint and was limited in practice all this

Wide receiver A.J. Brown was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday and his participation level dropped on Thursday. Brown was listed on Wednesday’s injury report with a knee issue and reporters noted that he left the session early with a member of the team’s training staff. Brown was not

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck has apparently changed his plans for the 2025 season. Beck declared his intention to enter the 2025 NFL Draft late last month, but Pete Nakos of On3.com reports that Beck has changed course. He will now enter the transfer portal. Beck had a stellar 2023 season

With wildfires raging in Los Angeles, the NFL announced on Wednesday that, if necessary, the wild card matchup between the Rams and Vikings will move to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. The Rams released a statement on Thursday noting that the game remains scheduled to be played at SoFi

The Ravens will not have one of their top offensive players when they play the Steelers on Saturday night. Head coach John Harbaugh announced in his Thursday press conference that Zay Flowers has been ruled out. “Zay Flowers is not going to be able to make it to the game

Packers rookie linebacker Edgerrin Cooper missed time with a hamstring injury at the end of November and into December, but he showed no signs of lingering issues once he got back on the field. Cooper closed out his first NFL season by recording 35 tackles, eight tackles for loss, three

There’s another team that would like to speak with Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. The Jaguars announced on Thursday that they’ve put in a request to interview Spagnuolo. In his sixth season as Kansas City’s defensive coordinator, Spagnuolo once again has the club in the top 10 in points allowed

When the Falcons signed quarterback Kirk Cousins as a free agent last March, there was little thought that he’d be out of the starting job before the end of his first season in Atlanta but that’s how things went. Drafting Michael Penix in the first round put a clock on

The Titans are looking at a candidate from the Seahawks for their General Manager vacancy. Per Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports, Tennessee has requested an interview with Seattle senior director of player personnel Matt Berry. Berry just completed his 17th season with the Seahawks and his second as a senior

Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith has gotten interview requests from a couple of teams in this coaching cycle, but he told reporters this week he’s keeping his focus where it needs to be. Smith, who joined Pittsburgh for the 2024 season after being fired as Atlanta’s head coach, praised the

Bengals receiver Jermaine Burton didn’t travel to Pittsburgh for the regular-season finale. His absence was attributed to a coach’s decision. The likely reason for the decision emerged on Wednesday. The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Burton was accused of assaulting a woman he dated. She ultimately declined to press charges. The

Bradley BealEmilee Chinn/Getty Images Shortly after Miami Heat president Pat Riley said, “We will make it clear – We are not trading Jimmy Butler,” in a statement, the organization suspended him for “multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team” and said it would listen to trade offers. In the

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams played for Kliff Kingsbury while at USC and it appears there’s a chance the two men could work together again in the NFL. The Bears aren’t the only team reportedly showing interest in speaking with the offensive coordinator of the Commanders, however. NFL reporter Josina Anderson

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft had a rookie season to forget. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was sacked 68 times this season, which is the third-most in NFL history. Only David Carr, who was sacked 76 times in 2002, and Randall Cunningham, who was sacked 72

The Browns have interviewed an in-house candidate for their offensive coordinator vacancy. According to multiple reports, the Browns have spoken to tight ends coach and passing game specialist Tommy Rees about the promotion. The Browns fired Ken Dorsey after the end of the regular season. Rees joined the Browns’ staff

The Texas Longhorns are once again in the national conversation and competing for the chance at a national title because they acquired “bigger humans in their program.” Cameron Williams was one of those humans. The Longhorns entered the SEC knowing their roster had to look like an SEC roster. For

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders says there’s one way he would leave for the NFL: If he could coach both of his sons, quarterback Shedeur Sanders and cornerback Shilo Sanders. Sanders said he is “99 percent sure” that Colorado’s bowl game was his final opportunity to coach Shedeur and Shilo,

The 49ers shared their plan to release defensive tackle Javon Hargrave at the start of the league year during a press conference on Wednesday, but they have no plan to do the same with wide receiver Deebo Samuel. While he stayed healthier than a number of his teammates, Samuel still

The Jets completed an interview with Chiefs assistant general manager Mike Borgonzi for the team’s vacant G.M. position, the Jets announced Wednesday. Borgonzi supervises and directs the Chiefs’ college and professional scouting operations while supporting and advising General Manager Brett Veach with the club’s roster management and player acquisition. Borgonzi

The Titans are putting together a list of G.M. candidates. One name has years of experience in the job. Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports that former Falcons G.M. Thomas Dimitroff will interview for the position. Dimitroff served as G.M. of the Falcons from 2008 through 2020. He built the team

Justin Bethel did not play in 2024, and he called it quits Wednesday. The core special teams player, who made three Pro Bowls in 12 seasons, announced on Instagram that he is retiring. “23 years. 12 years pro,” Bethel wrote. “That’s how long I’ve played the game of football! Been

The Broncos are as healthy as can be heading into their wild-card playoff game against the Bills on Sunday. The only player who didn’t practice Wednesday was reserve offensive tackle Frank Crum, who was out with an illness. Offensive guard Ben Powers (rest) and cornerback Damarri Mathis (back) were limited

Von Miller was MVP of Super Bowl 50 with the Broncos and played 10 seasons in Denver before the team traded him to the Rams in 2021. He won another Super Bowl in Los Angeles. Now, he’s with the Bills playing a playoff game against the team that drafted him

Colorado stars Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter will not attend the April 24 draft in Green Bay. Colorado head coach Deion Sanders said during an appearance on ABC’s “Good Morning America” that the school will host a draft-day party at the CU Events Center. The event will allow fans to

From time to time, arguments are made that the entire hiring process for new head coaches should be delayed until after the Super Bowl. And there’s a very good reason for that. With coordinators of playoff teams among the prime candidates for new jobs, there simply aren’t enough hours in

The Bears plan to interview Iowa State coach Matt Campbell for their head coaching vacancy, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports. The Bears announced they completed an interview with former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel on Wednesday. They have requested to interview Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, former Seahawks

The Raiders have requested permission to interview Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. They join the Bears and Jaguars in their interest in Monken. Monken is in his second season with the Ravens, and quarterback Lamar Jackson won the MVP last season and could win